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Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma

Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and emotionally.

Throughout her life, Mata Amritanandamayi has embraced and comforted more than 34 million people. Amma inspires, uplifts, and transforms through her embrace, her spiritual wisdom and through her global charities, known as Embracing the World.® When asked where she gets the energy to help so many people, she answers: "Where there is true love, anything is effortless."

While Amma is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost spiritual leaders, Amma says that her religion is love. She has never asked anyone to change their religion but only to contemplate the essential principles of their own faith and to try to live accordingly.

The retreat last Saturday was led by Brahmachari Dayamrita Chaitanya, who has lived under the spiritual guidance of Amma since 1984.The retreats inspire the Satsang to better serve their communities and keep alive the flame of selfless service that Amma has lighted in their hearts.

There is a remote region in the north of Argentina called “El Impenetrable“ which is home to several indigenous communities. That did not stop Embracing the World volunteers from seeing the need for support and going deep into the jungle to provide assistance.